by our College Data Analytics Team
[Interdisciplinary Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/interdisciplinary-studies/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The highest-paying schools turn a interdisciplinary studies degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 57 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools.
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Lehigh University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid interdisciplinary studies graduates in the United States. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Lehigh University make a median of around $90,977 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Stonehill College one of the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the suburb of Easton, Stonehill College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Stonehill College make a median of around $65,928 per year.
Lipscomb University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit institution. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of about $61,152 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Indiana University East one of the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Indiana University East is a public school located in the town of Richmond. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Indiana University East make a median of around $60,513 per year.
Marist College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in interdisciplinary studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist College is a private not-for-profit institution. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Marist College earn a median of about $59,695 a year early in their careers.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Norman. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of about $58,308 a year early in their careers.
Cambridge College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Boston, Cambridge College is a private not-for-profit institution. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Cambridge College earn a median of about $51,218 a year early in their careers.
Park University placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Park University make a median of around $50,454 per year.
Touro College came in at #9 for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of New York, Touro College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,888.
The University Of Alabama ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a public institution. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from The University Of Alabama typically earn about $52,664 annually.
Eastern Washington University earned the #11 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a public institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Eastern Washington University make a median of around $54,564 per year.
University Of Arizona ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,789.
Fitchburg State University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Fitchburg State University is a public school located in the suburb of Fitchburg. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Fitchburg State University make a median of around $52,167 per year.
Houston Baptist University landed the #14 spot for interdisciplinary studies salaries this year. Set in the city of Houston, Houston Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career interdisciplinary studies graduates from Houston Baptist University make a median of around $44,573 per year.
Boise State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a public institution. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Boise State University typically earn about $53,063 annually.
Auburn University earned the #16 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public institution. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Auburn University typically earn about $49,480 annually.
Mount Saint Mary College placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Newburgh, Mount Saint Mary College is a private not-for-profit institution. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of Mount Saint Mary College earn a median of about $43,364 a year early in their careers.
National University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,291.
University Of Toledo placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a public institution. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,707.
University Of Central Florida ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. University Of Central Florida is a public school located in the suburb of Orlando. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,442.
University Of Washington Tacoma Campus placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public institution. Interdisciplinary Studies graduates of University Of Washington Tacoma Campus earn a median of about $44,430 a year early in their careers.
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying interdisciplinary studies schools. Set in the suburb of Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham typically earn about $48,160 annually.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus typically earn about $48,160 annually.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earned the #24 position for interdisciplinary studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the interdisciplinary studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,524.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for interdisciplinary studies. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, interdisciplinary studies degree recipients from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide typically earn about $41,524 annually.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their interdisciplinary studies graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 57 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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